Chapter 172. Awake?

Magnus

"Sure, buddy," I drawled sarcastically, clearly calling him bluff.

"Darius, I need you to leave," Astrid stated, "right now."

"And I need you to keep your mouth shut while I handle things here!" he retorted vehemently.

I moved swiftly before she barely had enough time to try and restrain me.

"Don't you dare use that tone with her again," I seethed, "do you understand?"

He sneered at me without a word.

We were standing so close together that my instinctive bet on us exchanging blows grew exponentially. I saw Meredith slink closer to Astrid and grab her hand, "Let me know if you need me to try and subdue them," I heard her mumble.

"When have you ever needed my permission to use your powers?" Astrid joked, but it came out flatter than she had probably intended it to.

"This is much different because it's a serious conflict between two of the most important people in your life,"

I blinked rapidly and swallowed hard at the